Is Kissing a Sin? A Biblical Perspective (2024)

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What does the Bible say about kissing? ›

The Holy Kiss Implied Full Acceptance

In New Testament times, a kiss on the cheek was used for greeting and implied friendship and acceptance. A kiss of greeting between Christians implied that no elite groups existed and that all were equally loved and accepted—not only by God—but by one other.

The Bible does not state that romantic kissing is a sin. Many Christians believe that kissing on its own isn't a sin, but it can become sinful if it leads to more intimate or sexual acts before marriage. Through prayer and discussion, you and your partner can decide if kissing is okay or not.

Anytime you get physical with someone, you are creating strong ties and bonds with them. Having a sexual drive or sexual desire is not a bad thing. While making-out itself may not be a sin, it can be introduced into the relationship because of sinful tendencies.

Although most early Christian sources indicate that the kiss is on the lips, the Apocryphal Acts modify it to be a kiss of the feet or hands. In contrast to previous texts that allowed women and men to exchange the kiss with each other, The Apostolic Tradition is the first source specifically to prohibit this practice.

No, it's not sinful, but it is unwise. The act that God deems sinful is sex before marriage, not kissing or cuddling.

The Bible tells us a lot about lust and sexual immorality, and that we are to flee from sexual immorality and lustful desires. If kissing before marriage stimulates lust or leads to sexual immorality, it is a sin and should be avoided between couples that are not married.

There is no cause for alarm if a person becomes aroused or arouses their partner without knowingly intending it, for serious matter does not always constitute mortal sin; it must also involve sufficient knowledge and deliberate consent.

Make a decision within 12 months and avoid the pitfalls of lengthy dating relationships. In matters of dating or courtship, I generally recommend that people either get married or break up within a year or so of beginning a dating relationship.

Not only is there nothing in the Bible specifically about dating, but the concept of dating didn't even exist in biblical times. Even today in many areas of the Middle East, dating is a relatively new concept and couples can't even be seen together in public unless they are officially “engaged” to be married.

Well, the kind of touch that happens at Cuddle Parties is not only acceptable in the Bible, it's downright encouraged. The Apostle Paul often closes his letters by inviting members of church congregations to “greet one another with a holy kiss” (Romans: 16:16, 1st Corinthians: 16: 20).

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Is it a sin for a Christian couple kiss and cuddle before marriage? No, it's not sinful, but it is unwise. The act that God deems sinful is sex before marriage, not kissing or cuddling. The problem is, we're wired on a physical level to desire sex, and kissing and cuddling triggers that desire.

Making out is a term of American origin dating back to at least 1949, and is used to refer to kissing, including extended French kissing or heavy kissing of the neck (called necking "above the neck"), or to acts of non-penetrative sex such as heavy petting ("intimate contact, just short of sexual intercourse").

Proverbs 12:22 in Other Translations

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. 22 The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. 22 God can't stomach liars; he loves the company of those who keep their word.

Either or both of you can use your tongues, depending on what you like. Generally, if you build up to a French kiss, it will feel more natural than if you go for the gusto right away. Perhaps you'd like to start with a few pecks on the cheek, neck, and lips, and then lead up to a more intimate, open-mouthed kiss.

This is not considered sexual but is an accepted, platonic means of showing affection. In the end, it comes down to family dynamics, cultural norms, experience with outward affection, and how people communicate. For us, lip-kissing is just one positive, physical way to show affection.

“He who guards his lips, guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.” Proverbs 12:3.

Affectionate kisses could be OK. If you want to preserve yours and your fiancee's purity, it is better not indulge in sensual or tongue kissing before marriage. Petting and sexual touching could also be a no, no for the sake of entering marriage in a pure and holy way.

Healthier mouth – saliva contains substances that fight bacteria, viruses and fungi. Deep kissing increases the flow of saliva, which helps to keep the mouth, teeth and gums healthy. Increased immunity – exposure to germs that inhabit your partner's mouth strengthens your immune system.